Medical Self-Copy Chart Paper
Medical self-copy chart paper is used in healthcare settings to create duplicate records of patient charts, with a pressure-sensitive coating that transfers information from the top sheet to copies beneath. The paper is typically supplied in rolls or sheets and is coated with micro-encapsulated dye and reactive clay. It is classified under tariff item 4809.20.00 as self-copy paper, which covers papers designed for copying without carbon interleaves.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paper is coated with plastics or other materials not related to self-copying
Paper coated with plastics or other non-copying layers may be classified under heading 48.11.
If the chart paper is bound into pads or books
Bound paper articles are classified under heading 48.20, not as loose self-copy paper.
If the paper is printed with medical information or graphics that are not subsidiary
Printed matter with substantive content falls in Chapter 49 per chapter note 12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the paper's dimensions meet the roll or sheet size criteria of chapter note 8, as smaller sizes may fall under other headings
• Keep documentation on the coating composition to demonstrate it is self-copy paper, not sensitised paper of Chapter 37
• If the paper is printed with medical forms, check whether the printing is subsidiary to the self-copy function to retain classification here
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